Meatball Soup (Albóndigas)
Budget-friendly recipe
This is a delicious, mild version of a traditional Mexican soup.
Ingredients
What You'll Need
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Chef knife
- Cutting board
- Large pot
Directions
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In a pot, over medium heat: bring water and chicken broth to a boil.
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While the liquids come to a boil, mix ground turkey, mint, garlic, pepper, and chopped tomato.
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Roll the mixture into little balls, about 1-1½ inch diameter.
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Once the liquids are boiling, add meatballs and cilantro. Lower heat and cook covered for about 10 minutes.
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When meatballs rise to the top, add potatoes, celery, and carrots. Continue to cook covered.
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Once the vegetables are soft, add the zucchini and let it cook for 10 more minutes or until zucchini is tender.
Chef Tips
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Use a meat of your choice (i.e. ground beef, pork or chicken).
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You can also add spinach:
After turning heat off, add spinach, cover, let sit for 2 minutes and serve. -
For added flavor: add lemon juice, chopped chile pepper or chopped onion to individual portions.
Nutrition Info and more
Serving size:
Total calories:
1½
cups
203
Total fat:
10 g
Saturated fat:
3 g
Carbohydrates:
5 g
Protein:
18 g
Fiber:
2 g
Sodium:
348 mg